Updates on MDR TB care in Uganda final ASA (2)

Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda

The document details the classification of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB), including mono-resistant, poly-resistant, Rifampicin-resistant (RR-TB), Multidrug-resistant (MDR-TB), and Extensively drug-resistant (XDR-TB). It outlines diagnostic strategies, emphasizing the use of GeneXpert and other susceptibility testing methods. The presentation also discusses various treatment regimens, including shorter all-oral options and individualized regimens for XDR-TB, and addresses the challenges and individual impact of MDR-TB, stressing the need for early diagnosis, support, and universal access to rapid drug susceptibility testing.